Show or display case.



PATENTED JAN. 2, 1906.

G. E. GLAPP.

SHOW OR DISPLAY CASE.

APPLICATION FILED JAN.18,1904.

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Witnesses:

No. 808,726. PATENTED JAN. 2, 1906. G. E. GLAPP.

SHOW 0R DISPLAY CASE.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 18, 1904.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 2, 1906.

Application filed ry 18, 1904. Serial No. 189,648.

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, GEORGE E. CLAPP, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city of Kalamazoo, county of Kalamazoo, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Show or Display Cases, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in show or display cases.

The objects of this invention are, first, to provide an improved showor display case which is of relatively large capacity in proportion to size and one in which all the articles contained therein are readily accessible; second, to provide an improved show or display case in which the articles are displayed ina desirable manner and are readily accessible to the salesman.

Further objects and objects relating to structural details will definitely appear in the detailed description to follow.

' I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which- Figure 1 is a detail transverse sectional view through a structure embodying the features of my invention, taken on a line corresponding to line 1 1 of Fig. 2, also the adjustment being shown by dotted lines, the position of the trays on the tray-rests being indicated by dotted lines. Fig. 2 is a detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 2 2 of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a detail sectional View taken on a line corresponding to line 3 3 of Fig. 1, showing the details of one of the traysupports C. Fig. 4 is a detail elevation view of the bracket for securing the shelf or tray supports to the casing-door.

In the drawings the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section-lines, and similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawings, the casing A' consists of a suitable frame Work with glass panels at the top, front, and ends. The cas ing A is provided with a door A, which is suitably hinged at the bottom and adapted to open outwardly and downwardly. These parts may be of the usual or any desired con-- struction.

tray-supports C. These tray-supports are pivoted to the supporting-standards in such a manner as to permit the same being collapsed rearwardly, as clearly appears in dotted lines in Fig. 1. Tray or shelf rests or receivers c are arranged on the supports 0 in an inclined position, so that the trays are supported inclined toward the front, as is clearly shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1. The rests c are supported in an inclined position by the standards 0, which project upwardly from the rear ends of the supports 0.

The rear pair of standards are connected by a rod 1) at the top. A bracket D, having a way therein adapted to receive the rod 1), is secured to the door A. This rod is engaged by the button or latch D, so that the supporting-standards are connected to the door A. Thus connected, when the door is opened the tray-supporting standards, with the trays thereon, are collapsed, the upper tray being supported to the rear of the forward tray. It is evident that in this position the contents of both trays are completely accessible to the salesman. They are also still supported in position, so that their contents are visible to the prospective purchaser or person in front of the case. When the door of the case is closed, the supports are automatically returned to their elevated position. With the supporting-links thus connected to the door, they serve as stops to limit the downward movement thereof.

My improved show-case is very economical to produce and attractive in appearance. The supporting-standards B B and the traysupports can be formed of comparatively.

light material, preferably metal, and still be sufliciently strong for the purpose. If desired, the false bottom a, with the tray-supports, may be readily removed for cleaning or the like.

otally secured to said removable bottom;

tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit the same being collapsed; forwardly inclined tray-rests on said tray-supports; a rod carried by the rear pair of standards; a bracket having a way therein adapted to receive said rod secured to said door; and a latch for retaining said rod in said way, for the purpose specified.

2. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; a removable bottom for said casing; supporting-standards arranged in pairs pivotally secured to said removable bottom;

tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit the same being collapsed; a rod carried by the rear pair of standards; a bracket having a way therein adapted to receive said rod se cured to said door; and a latch for retaining said rod in said way, for the purpose specified.

3. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; a removable bottom for said casing; sup orting-standards arranged in pairs pivotaly secured to said removable bottom; tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit the same being collapsed; forwardlyinclined tray rests on said traysupports; a rod carried by the rear pair of standards; a bracket having away therein adapted to receive said rod, secured to said door; for the purpose specified.

4. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; a removable bottom for said casing; sup orting-standards arranged in pairs pivota ly secured to said removable bottom; tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit the same being collapsed; a rod carried by the rear pair of standards; and a bracket having a way therein adapted to receive said rod secured to said door, for the purpose specified.

5. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; a removable bottom for said casing; supporting-standards arranged in pairs pivotally secured to said removable bottom; tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit the same being collapsed; forwardly inclined tray-rests on. said tray-supports; and a connection for said standards to said door, for the purpose specified. 1

6. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; a removable bottom for said casing supporting-standards arranged in pairs pivotally secured to said removable bottom; tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit'the same being collapsed; and a connection for said standards to said door, for the purpose specified.

7 Thecombination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; a removable bottom for said casing; supporting-standards arranged in pairs pivotally secured to said removable bottom; tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards 1n a manner to permit the same being collapsed; and forwardly-inclined tray-rests on said tray-supports, for the purpose specified.

8. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; a removable bottom for said casing supporting-standards arranged in pairs pivotally secured to said removable bottom; and tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit the Eagle being collapsed, for the purpose specie 9. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; supporting-standards arranged in pairs supported in said casing; tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit the same being collapsed; forwardly-inclined tray-rests on said tray supports; and a connection for said pitaindards to said door, for the purpose speci- 10. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; supporting-standards arranged in pairs supported in said casing; tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit the same being collapsed; and forwardly-inclined tray-rests on said tray-supports for the purpose specified.

11. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; standards pivotally supported in said casing; tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards; forwardly-inclinedtray-rests on said tray-supports; and a suitable connection for said standards to said door, for the purpose specified.

12. The combination of a suitable casing; an outwardly and downwardly opening door therefor; standards pivotally supported in said casing; tray or shelf supports pivotally secured to said standards; and forwardly-inclined tray-rests on said tray-supports, for the purpose specified.

13. The combination of a suitable casing;

standards arranged in pairs pivotally suphand and seal in the presence of two Witported in said casing; tray or shelf supports nesses.

pivotally secured to said standards in a manner to permit the same being collapsed; and GEORGE CLAPP 5 forwardly-inclined tray-rests on said tray- Witnesses:

' supports, for the purpose specified. ETHEL A. TELLEN,

[ V In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Girls A. EARL. 

